It seems like every time we turn on the news we’re treated to another disturbing fact about how unhealthy the current generation of little ones are. We’re in the middle of a childhood obesity epidemic with data from the CDC indicating that almost 20% of all children and adolescents between the ages of 2 and 19 are obese. Even kids who are a healthy weight and appear to be in … [Read more...]
3 Common Causes Of Skin Problems In Kids
Children, especially young ones, are very prone to skin issues. Hopefully, your doctor gave you a lot of good advice about skin conditions in babies and which ones are a cause for concern, but most parents don’t get quite as much information about skin issues in slightly older kids. But even when they’ve grown up a bit, their skin is still sensitive and they’re still likely to … [Read more...]
Reasons You May Be Having a Hard Time Getting the Kids to Sleep
Try as you may, you can’t seem to get your kids to calm down and get to bed. They seem to have a never-ending supply of energy that keeps them going for hours after you’ve tucked them in. Before you can have a moment to yourself they’re barging in the room asking for one thing or another, or screaming at the top of their lungs from their bedroom down the hall. You’re at the … [Read more...]
Could IBI Treatment Be The Best Option For Your Autistic Child?
Over the course of recent years, children have been diagnosed with conditions along the autistic spectrum more frequently, approximately 1 in 68 children suffers from a form of autism. This is largely owing to improved methods of detection and identification. Furthermore, the stigma surrounding the diagnosis has decreased, and physicians are more inclined to name what they see … [Read more...]
The Average Mom Is Geekier Than You Think
What’s your image of motherhood? If you grew up picturing mothers as infinitely delicate individuals who know how to cook for their family and who have mastered the art of sewing to the point where the last time they bought clothes was when they were teenagers, then you may want to rethink it. The traditional portrait of motherhood has changed dramatically, through the … [Read more...]
How To Establish Good Sleep Patterns
Getting Your Children Off To The Land Of Nod Is Easier Than You Might Think! How To Establish Good Sleep Patterns When you have children, sleep completely changes. It goes from a good night’s sleep with no interruptions other than maybe waking to pop to the bathroom. Regular naps as and when you want. Early nights or late nights depending on your plans for the weekend. … [Read more...]